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Madden Cover For Danny Woodhead?

BOSTON (CBS) - Fans will have a chance to put Patriots Running Back Danny Woodhead on the cover of the popular video game Madden NFL 12.

Woodhead is one of 32 contenders for this year's Madden cover. Fan voting will determining which NFL players advance through a seeded bracket, with the winner being announced on April 27th on ESPN's SportsNation.

Fans can vote online, with Woodhead currently matched up against Buffalo Bills receiver Steve Johnson in the first round. Voting for the round will end on March 27th.

Woodhead became a fan favorite in New England after being signed by the Patriots in week two  after being released by the New York Jets. Woodhead made a big impact in the Pats running game, filling in for the injured Kevin Faulk. The 5-8 back ran for 547 yards and five touchdowns, while hauling in 34 receptions for 379 yards and a touchdown.

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